Malama Learning Center

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Aloha Kākou –

Welcome to the Mālama Learning Center

Mālama Learning Center is a non-profit organization that brings art, science, conservation, and culture together to promote sustainable living throughout Hawai‘i. We are located in West O‘ahu, in the city of Kapolei, offering our services primarily to communities from Waipahu to Wai'anae.

Mālama Learning Center is the result of a shared vision among educators, conservation groups, businesses, and community members to create an innovative learning center in Kapolei to promote healthy, sustainable living in an island environment.

Our programs offer hands-on learning opportunities for youth and adults. Participants gain real-life experience with innovations that integrate culture and tradition with technology and science. By actively engaging area residents in nurturing each other and their environment, we strive to unify West O‘ahu around a shared ethic of caring and conservation.

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Big news! Weʻve established a new fund named after the man, Al Nagasako, who played a critical role in helping Mālama Learning Center get started! Please help us reach our goal to kick-start this fund to help students achieve through hands-on learning with Mālama Learning Center!

upcoming events

Sign up for the ʻUlu Propagation Workshop & Volunteer Workday- Sat. Sept. 9
This workshop will be led by ʻUlu Expert; Kalani Puaoi, on growing and caring for ʻulu (breadfruit), which is an excellent traditional food source. During this workday, volunteers will also have a chance to learn about Awawalei and the plants being grown, as well as partake in some light hana (work) to care for the garden. To end the day, each ʻohana with receive a free plant as a mahalo for their generous kōkua. There will also be light refreshments at the end such as some ʻono ʻulu! Registration is closed.

Wai Huihia Kumu Network Year 5!
Weʻre gearing up for our 5th year of this kumu (teacher) network. Please email Evy at evy@malamalearningcenter.org to be added to our growing listserv of kumu and partners who are a part of this unique network that supports ʻāina-based educators! To RSVP for our monthly gatherings, CLICK HERE.

Ola Nā Kini Second Saturday Community Workdays
We're excited to ramp up for our community workdays in 2022 and are inviting our community to kōkua! Join us as we strive to heal the land, sea, and multitude of life through education and restoration. Workdays will be hosted monthly every second Saturday from 9am-12pm rotating among three sites - Pālehua dryland forest, Nānākuli wetland (Zablan's), and the Awawalei food forest. If you're interested in volunteering at these workdays, please sign up by filling out our Ola Na Kini Community Workday Volunteer Registration Form.

Educational Resources
Check out our newly developed educational resources created by our talented MLC staff! This includes Step-By-Step Videos and Lessons/Curriculum related to our Ola Nā Kini restoration sites. Click on our "Resources" tab to find these new resources in addition to ones that already exist. Stay tuned for more to be uploaded!

Volunteer at Mālama Learning Center
Are you interested in volunteering for our organization on a regular basis and learning more about our various programs through hands-on experiences?! We welcome community members with diverse abilities to volunteer with us at Mālama Learning Center (MLC)! If you're interested, please fill out our Volunteer In-Take Form.

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